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We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please .\nJob Description\nPosition Summary\nReporting to the Director of Operations, the Cafe Manager provides day-to-day operational leadership for assigned Dining Services operations. The Cafe Manager maintains a strong and visible presence on the floor, ensuring that dining facilities are appropriately staffed, organized, safe, and operating to established standards for service, food presentation, sanitation, and customer experience.\nThe Cafe Manager supervises Dining Services Supervisors and provides direction, coaching, and accountability to dining employees. The position collaborates with the Director of Operations, Executive Chef, other Cafe Manager, Dining Staffing Manager, and Bon Appétit and Vassar Dining leadership to support a cohesive and effective dining operation.\nResponsibilities\nProvide visible and approachable, day-to-day leadership on the dining floor and ensure assigned operations are appropriately staffed, organized, and operating effectively.\nSupervise and provide direction, coaching, training, and accountability to Dining Services Supervisors and dining employees including unionized staff reviews and coaching sessions in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.\nMonitor food presentation, service, sanitation, safety, cleanliness, and overall guest experience, addressing concerns promptly. Participates in monthly safety audits.\nWork with the Dining Staffing Manager to support staffing, scheduling, employee deployments, call-outs, and coverage needs.\nSupport catering and other Dining Services operations as assigned, including staffing, logistics, event execution, and coordination with campus departments.\nCollaborate with the Executive Chef, culinary team, Vassar College, and Bon Appétit staff to ensure integrated operations and seamless coordination between culinary production and dining services.\nPartner with the Campus Dietitian in addressing any special dietary needs and ensure labeling of menu items in service areas is correct.\nCommunicate, build relationships, and respond to concerns to various stakeholders, including management, students, and staff.\nSupport the implementation of Dining Services policies, procedures, training, and service standards.\nIdentify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service, staffing, and the student dining experience.\nParticipate in Dining Services meetings, Monthly Safety Meetings, planning, and training.\nPartner with the Director of Operations and Campus Executive Chef to meet financial labor goals.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.\nThree years of progressively responsible experience in food service, hospitality, or a high-volume operational environment.\nDemonstrated supervisory or management experience, including the ability to coach, mentor, develop, and hold employees accountable.\nKnowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational practices within food service operations.\nStrong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively with employees, students, campus partners, and external partners.\nAbility to work collaboratively with Vassar College and Bon Appétit employees.\nComfort using technology to support scheduling, operational, and administrative functions.\nAvailability and flexibility to work evening and weekend hours year-round to support campus dining.\nAbility to lift heavy objects up to 30 pounds. 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